Calpulli Mexican Dance Company

Abbreviated list of milestones and accomplishments

 
2003
OCT Team of founders and associates begin planning activities and rehearsals; the team includes Daniel Jáquez, Martha N. Zarate, Myrta Vargas, Claudia Montes, Raul Tlacuilo, Cecilia Ortega, Alfredo Ortega, Gabriela Carpio, Juan Castaño, and Alberto Lopez.
NOV  "Calpulli" is named.
DEC  Calpulli debuts on the CBS local morning news with Mario Bosquez
2004
APR Calpulli website is launched.
MAY Calpulli debuts in Queens at Natives Theater.
JUNE Calpulli presents first production for a theatrical venue, Boulton Center for the Performing Arts.
JULY Calpulli is incorporated in the state of New York as "Calpulli Mexican Dance Company" and "Calpulli Danza Mexicana."
OCT Calpulli's 1st annual performance at Queens Theatre in the Park with Tiempo de Cempazuchitl.
NOV  Calpulli receives 501(c)3 approval from the IRS.
DEC  Calpulli debuts on the CBS local morning news with Mario Bosquez
2005
JAN Calpulli receives first grant from the Queens Council on the Arts.
JAN Calpulli completes 1st residency program with City Lore.
MAR Calpulli's 1st arts partnership, Brooklyn school
JUNE Debut of Retratos y Corridos, El Museo del Barrio
JULY Calpulli hosts Mexico Vive Festival in Queens.
SEP Calpulli's 1st touring performance to Wabash College in Indiana.
2006
FEB Calpulli initiates 1st series of children's workshops.
OCT Debut of Mi huasteca, Queens Theatre in the Park.
OCT 1st general operating support grant received
DEC Calpulli performs at Carnegie Hall, Stern Hall
2007
MAY Calpulli receives 1st major grant, Union Square Awards
AUG Calpulli receives 1st grant from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
OCT Calpulli's first sold out performance at Queens Theatre in the Park with the debut of Norte.
NOV Calpulli receives Don Quixote award from Brooklyn College for leadership in the arts and commitment to Latino communities
2008
JAN Donation-based children’s program expands to Arts Cure Center
MAR Calpulli’s 1st touring season includes Colgate University, Community Theatre at Morristown, and four weeks at the Festival of Nations at Dollywood in Tennessee
APR Calpulli hosts first city-wide project with free workshops for Tarahumara.
JUL Calpulli leases office space with The Field in Manhattan